Apparently we've been drinking bubbles from the wrong glass

Shocking news – Krug Champagne's CEO, Maggie Henriquez, has revealed that drinking Champagne out of a flute glass isn't the right way to do it.

"You don't use flutes. You see, using a flute is like going to a concert with ear plugs because it will not let you enjoy what is inside," she told The Drinks Business. "Flutes are for bad Champagne, sorbet or gazpacho, but not to drink Champagne."

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So why is drinking from a flute not actually that great?

"The traditional Champagne flute is too narrow as it traps the aromatics and you don't get as much out of the glass," Sam Caporn, Master of Wine tells Good Housekeeping.

"For example you don't smell as much as you should. The gorgeous 1920s coupe glasses have the reverse problem in that they let out too much, which can then get lost, as there is too much surface area so the bubbles can dissipate faster."

So what should we actually be drinking Champagne from?

According to Sam, a tulip glass, or even a wine glass, is the optimum shape and size to drink Champagne from. It's more generous than the flute, but it still tapers in, ensuring the bubbles don't escape too fast.

"We still drink from flutes out of habit and lack of knowledge but we should all be moving to tulips," she says. "Not only do they make your fizz taste better, but they make your fizz look better too! If you don't have a tulip you are better off using a white wine glass."

So there you go – opt for the wine glass rather than the flute glass next time you're enjoying some bubbles...

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